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We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join a public accounting team serving a diverse client base in New York. This position focuses on advanced tax compliance, planning, and advisory work across individual, partnership, and corporate engagements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge in multi-state taxation, pass-through entities, and complex transaction analysis, along with the ability to manage deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
Job Responsibility
Prepare and examine intricate federal and state tax filings for individuals, partnerships, and corporate entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Oversee pass-through entity tax calculations and filings while identifying practical strategies to improve tax efficiency
Evaluate property sale transactions, including gain calculations and related state tax implications across multiple jurisdictions
Maintain entity and transaction tax basis schedules and assess the impact of elections, adjustments, and structural changes
Apply depreciation rules such as bonus depreciation and Section 179, and analyze book-to-tax adjustments including M-1 and M-3 reconciliations
Monitor passive activity losses, carryforwards, amended filings, tax notices, and audit responses to support ongoing client compliance
Develop year-end projections, recommend tax planning opportunities, and provide clear guidance on elections such as Section 754, like-kind exchanges, installment sales, and accounting method changes
Manage multiple client engagements independently, communicate complex tax matters clearly, and coordinate with attorneys, advisors, and other professionals as needed
Review the work of entry-level team members, offer technical coaching, and use tax software tools to streamline preparation, review, and workflow management
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA designation or active progress toward licensure is strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns in a public accounting environment
Strong knowledge of pass-through entities, multi-state taxation, entity structures, and state compliance requirements
Hands-on ability to analyze tax basis, depreciation methods, book-to-tax differences, and advanced tax elections
Proficiency with tax software and solid technical skills in research, documentation, and workflow management
Excellent analytical, organizational, and client communication skills with the ability to work independently and meet competing deadlines
Prior experience mentoring entry-level staff and reviewing deliverables for quality and technical accuracy